Castres

36 - 22

Full Time

Lyon

Castres vs Lyon

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee Pierre Bru has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Beka Shvangiradze comes on.

78'

Theo Millet comes off.

78'

Conversion

Paddy Jackson has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

Esteban Gonzalez goes on their own for a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Esteban Gonzalez bursts through to advance the Lyon attack.

77'

Veresa Ramototabua comes on.

75'

Florent Vanverberghe comes off.

75'

Conversion

Louka Guilhot has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Vuate Karawalevu leads to a try for Castres Olympique

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Vuate Karawalevu took full advantage.

73'

Jack Goodhue played a key part in that try.

73'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Tom Staniforth getting some game time.

73'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Veresa Ramototabua being replaced.

73'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Louka Guilhot getting some game time.

71'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Pierre Popelin being replaced.

71'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Gauthier Doubrere getting some game time.

71'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Jeremy Fernandez being replaced.

71'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Vuate Karawalevu getting some game time.

70'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Remy Baget being replaced.

70'

Yellow Card

Jiuta Wainiqolo (Lyon) is shown a yellow card

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Christian Ambadiang took full advantage.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Mickael Guillard took full advantage.

68'

Lyon make a substitution with Paddy Jackson coming on.

66'

Lyon make a substitution with Leo Berdeu coming off.

66'

Lyon make a substitution with Maxime Gouzou coming on.

66'

Lyon make a substitution with Beka Shvangiradze coming off.

66'

Lyon make a substitution with Cedate Gomes Sa coming on.

66'

Lyon make a substitution with Irakli Aptsiauri coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Castres Olympique supporters go wild as Jeremy Fernandez successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

A stunning solo try from Christian Ambadiang

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Christian Ambadiang goes through the gap.

65'

Vilimoni Botitu sets up the try.

65'

Conversion

The Castres Olympique supporters go wild as Jeremy Fernandez successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

Castres Olympique are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Loris Zarantonello touching down.

62'

Spellbinding play by Jeremy Fernandez is finished off with a try.

62'

Marvin Okuya comes on for Lyon.

59'

Arno Botha leaves the field.

59'

Esteban Gonzalez comes on for Lyon.

58'

Charlie Cassang leaves the field.

58'

Guillaume Marchand comes on for Lyon.

58'

Camille Chat leaves the field.

58'

Pierre Popelin steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

57'

Loris Zarantonello comes on for Castres Olympique.

57'

Teddy Durand leaves the field.

57'

Florent Vanverberghe comes on for Castres Olympique.

57'

Tom Staniforth leaves the field.

57'

Lois Guerois-Galisson comes on.

52'

Quentin Walcker comes off.

52'

Will Collier comes on.

52'

Aurelien Azar comes off.

52'

Pierre Popelin has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

52'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Veresa Ramototabua from scoring as they record the try for Castres Olympique.

51'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Theo William getting some game time.

48'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Marvin Okuya being replaced.

48'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Mickael Guillard getting some game time.

48'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Felix Lambey being replaced.

48'

Lyon make a substitution with Thomas Moukoro coming on.

40'

Lyon make a substitution with Jerome Rey coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Lyon go for goal with Leo Berdeu taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

39'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Lyon as Jiuta Wainiqolo goes over.

38'

Fabulous play by Lyon has led to Jiuta Wainiqolo being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Fabulous play by Lyon has led to Jiuta Wainiqolo being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Conversion

Leo Berdeu does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

Silky skills by Lyon ends with a try for Jiuta Wainiqolo.

31'

Spellbinding play by Martin Meliande is finished off with a try.

31'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Pierre Popelin kicks the penalty goal.

29'

Trouble here as Tyler Ardron breaches the defence.

28'

Conversion

Pierre Popelin converts the try.

17'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Castres Olympique is finished off by Vilimoni Botitu

17'

Tyler Ardron sets up the try.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Vilimoni Botitu took full advantage.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Aurelien Azar took full advantage.

14'

Castres Olympique sub Veresa Ramototabua comes onto the field.

10'

Baptiste Cope departs for Castres Olympique.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Jiuta Wainiqolo took full advantage.

Penalty Goal

Leo Berdeu kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Jiuta Wainiqolo goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Iosefo Masi goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Pierre Bru blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Castres v Lyon 
  
 Round 13 
  
 Sat 27th December 2025, 07:00am PST 
  
 Stade Pierre Fabre 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Pierre Bru

Points Flow Chart

Castres win +14

Time in lead

Mins in lead

43%

% Of Game In Lead

31%

21%

Possession Last 10 min

79%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Jackson

77'

36 - 22

Gonzalez

77'

36 - 20

Guilhot

36 - 15

74'

Karawalevu

34 - 15

73'

Wainiqolo

69'

29 - 15

Fernandez

29 - 15

65'

Ambadiang

27 - 15

65'

Fernandez

22 - 15

63'

Zarantonello

20 - 15

62'

Ramototabua

15 - 15

51'

Half Time

Wainiqolo

38'

10 - 15

Berdeu

32'

10 - 10

Wainiqolo

31'

10 - 8

Popelin

10 - 3

29'

Popelin

7 - 3

17'

Botitu

5 - 3

17'

Berdeu

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Castres

Lyon

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Defence Profile

Castres

Lyon

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

55%

53%

3-6 secs

28%

31%

6+ secs

17%

16%

104

Rucks Won

106

Last 5 Penalties

56'

62'

68'

69'

79'

Castres

Lyon

Castres vs Lyon Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Castres face off against Lyon in Top 14 Round 13 on Sat 27th December 2025 at Stade Pierre Fabre. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Castres won the last encounter but Castres are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Lyon in 9th and Castres in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Castres vs Lyon Squads

The official squads for Castres vs Lyon will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.